Which statement is correct about the inner core and mantle of the Earth? (1 point)

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The mantle is both solid and liquid, while the inner core in entirely liquid.
The mantle is both solid and liquid, while the inner core in entirely liquid.

The mantle is entirely solid, while the inner core is entirely liquid.
The mantle is entirely solid, while the inner core is entirely liquid.

The mantle is entirely liquid, while the inner core is entirely solid.
The mantle is entirely liquid, while the inner core is entirely solid.

The mantle is both solid and liquid, while the inner core is entirely solid.

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

The mantle is both solid and liquid, while the inner core is entirely solid.

To clarify, the mantle is predominantly solid but can flow slowly over long periods (often described as "plastic"), while the inner core is a solid mass primarily composed of iron and nickel.